http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Jack+Burnette Finances Jack Burnette Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=295911&ca=Finances Your ability to obtain a mortgage loan as well as the interest rate offered to you by prospective lenders will depend on your credit score, employment history and general "lendability." Keep reading to learn 8 ways you can better your chances of qualifying for a home mortgage loan. 1. Make your paym... Real Estate Jack Burnette Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=285047&ca=Real+Estate Planning your next family vacation? Dreading spending ten hours in the car followed by five days dragging your kids to the beach, the hotel pool and a local restaurant that doesn't offer a children's menu? If you're looking for a vacation that will show both you and the kids a good time, cruising co... Real Estate Jack Burnette Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=274834&ca=Real+Estate Buying your first home? Not sure what the difference is between a variable rate and a fixed rate mortgage? Do you understand the true cost of borrowing? Keep reading for 7 invaluable mortgage tips that are critical for any first time home buyer. 1. The bigger the down payment, the better. The lower... Finances Jack Burnette Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=235832&ca=Finances When you're looking for a home mortgage, you may be tempted to jump at the first offer a lender tosses your way, even if the interest rate is bad or the company less than credible. However loans, lenders and interest rates can vary considerably, meaning you need to carefully consider your options be... Finances Jack Burnette Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=233408&ca=Finances The United States Department of Veterans Affairs provides a loan guarantee service to honorably discharged veterans of the United States military. Essentially, any serviceman or their surviving spouse is eligible for 100% financing without a down payment or mortgage insurance or 90% refinancing on a... Finances Jack Burnette Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=231397&ca=Finances Every time you ask a lender for credit, whether you're opening a store account or applying for a 30-year mortgage, they're going to review your credit report. The lender will look at your total credit score, your past ability to make payments on time and your current debt load. They do this to deter... Real Estate Jack Burnette Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=229403&ca=Real+Estate Lenders calculate mortgage interest rates on three major factors - down payment, credit history and the current economic market. Sometimes your rate is negotiable, and other times you may just have to settle for a higher interest rate. Keep reading to learn why your interest rate is high and how you... Finances Jack Burnette Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=227509&ca=Finances This article will go over the basics of balloon mortgages - explaining how they work, the benefits and drawbacks of balloon financing and how you can apply for one. Keep reading to learn more. What are balloon mortgages? Balloon financing is intended to be short-term financing, but the initial month... Finances Jack Burnette Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=225229&ca=Finances Home ownership has its benefits - no monthly rent checks, the freedom to do with your home as you please (notwithstanding neighborhood covenants), the ability to recoup your purchase price, and knowing that every month you’re building financial equity in the home. However despite all the positive as...